I have no wish to belittle the pain that has resulted from six deaths on the roads for cyclists in London in the last month. I support the call for improved conditions. However, I expect that there will be slightly less enthusiasm for fees to apply. Cyclists do not have to have insurance and do not pay anything, whereas the motorist is forced to pay a fortune in insurance and in road tax.
So, if we are to develop facilities and improve safety for all cyclists, fantastic - but let's not leave it to the government to get the money from the taxpayer and/or the motorist. It is simply wrong for people to expect (demand, even) to have special consideration and facilities without their being a contribution.
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